The latest version of the launcher is available on the Release post (through the above link).

Both the fs2_open exe and Launcher exe should be placed in your root Freespace2 install folder. ie: "C:\Games\FreeSpace2"Note that this is a HIGHLY recommended place to put your FreeSpace2 files, especially on Vista/Win7.

IMPORTANT:

It's a good idea at this point to also copy fs2_open DEBUG exe into your root Freespace2 install folder in case you later on encounter problems you need to ask about on the forums. This is because the debug builds will create the all important "fs2_open.log" file in "C:\Games\FreeSpace2\data" that should always be included in such posts. For more information, please check (all posts!) in The Freespace Troubleshooting FAQ thread in the Freespace and Freespace Open Support Forum

Step 3: Download the 3.6.12 MediaVPs themselves!

The zip (and 7z) have been set up to extract to a numbered folder called "Mediavps_3612" as part of a concept for being able to retain compatibility going forward, rather than always directly over-writing the previous version.

This means that you will need to be sure about your mod.ini's and Launcher Mod selection to accommodate this change. We feel it is a good way to allow for existing mods to have a better amount of time in which to keep up.

As an example of this, while the MediaVPs make enhancements to the presentation of FS2 Campaign and provide updated assets, many times portions of assets get used in other areas. An example of this is Blue Planet. One of the warp gates uses maps (some, but not all) from the Hatshepsut. Because that model has now changed, Blue Planet must now include the maps that it sourced, which it should have done in the first place. But by providing the MediaVPs with the changes to it's own versioned directory, we spare users the headache of older mods breaking while the mod get's updated to working with the newer set (since not every mod can update and release at the same time as the MediaVPs) by letting them still continue to play with the older set since that's what the mods mod.ini will by default be pointing to.

If you prefer to do this manually, then create a 'Mediavps_3612' folder for the contents of the Zip/7z file(s)

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A tip on the MD5's: Finding the MD5 can vary based on software and operating system. Here are some hopefully handy links:Firefox users: Can use the MD5 Rebourned Hasher addonWindows/OS X Users: Can use HashTab as a shell extensionWinzip/WinRar/7z: Support Calculating Cheksums, though 7z seems to prefer giving SHA-256.OS X also has a terminal command for MD5, read about it here

[DOWNLOAD OPTION 1] - Use the Installer

OR

[DOWNLOAD OPTION 2] - The individual component VPs:

NOTICE: The "Update" files are required for the matching components they are updating.They do not replace those files, but must be used along with them. So, if you are using either MV_Assets or MV_Effects, you must also have its Update.

MV_Advanced_3612.zip(Optional) For users with higher end machines, this package contains many significantly more demanding textures and effects that may cause poor performance on low end machines)Requires: MV_Assets and MV_EffectsDownload Link:FSMods :: SectorGame MirrorZip MD5: 37D110C741E55141F8D71C64F989F850VP MD5: 0A555881C327A60B2EA951FC65F3CBE5

MV_RadarIcons_3612.zip(Optional) Provides ship Icons for the Radar View - Not Included in MV_Maximum, still a new option.Download Link:FSMods :: SectorGame MirrorZip MD5: BDF3C34E608A4F03D2A8DA2EA076CE67VP MD5: 82905009785C30B505F441D2446A6286

MV_CB_ANI_1.7z(Optional) Part of a two part pack that updates all of the cbanims to hi-res 660x300.Download Link:FsMods :: MjnServ :: IssMneur7z MD5: f90d57a3a804ce7ade7a90229b3c3eb2VP MD5: 2706b9b7b254a5e3e5ce79e5e6d53775Zip MD5: f8e6011c0f26ad9eae9665c0456849cb

MV_CB_ANI_2.7z(Optional) Part of a two part pack that updates all of the cbanims to hi-res 660x300.Download Link:FsMods :: MjnServ :: IssMneur7z MD5: e0e73c32135f9a68a9b859faeb9aa200VP MD5: 40217bbb37726d0d5ad75d34c14fae48Zip MD5: 8e32344458d53ff7be48c91b7d4cf158

Step 4: Configure the launcher flags

Open the launcher and go to the MOD tab and click "Select MOD". From here select the 'mediavps_3612' folder and click ok.

Go to the "Features" tab to activate the specific features FSO offers. The recommended settings are:

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MediaVPs 3.6.12 Troubleshooting Info

Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\MediaVPs_3612\MV_Advanced.vp' with a checksum of 0x4b8b0f5aFound root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\MediaVPs_3612\MV_AnimGlows.vp' with a checksum of 0x6a554026Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\MediaVPs_3612\MV_Assets.3612.vp' with a checksum of 0x59649c21Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\MediaVPs_3612\MV_Assets.vp' with a checksum of 0x529cc70fFound root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\MediaVPs_3612\MV_Effects.3612.vp' with a checksum of 0x9c510aa0Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\MediaVPs_3612\MV_Effects.vp' with a checksum of 0xb9a9a485Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\MediaVPs_3612\MV_Music.vp' with a checksum of 0xb3e21469Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\MediaVPs_3612\MV_RadarIcons.vp' with a checksum of 0x31dd7781Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\MediaVPs_3612\MV_Root.3612.vp' with a checksum of 0x7c9d7e74Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\MediaVPs_3612\MV_Root.vp' with a checksum of 0x6ffd5c78

Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\FS2OGGcutscenepack.vp' with a checksum of 0x84396e99Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\multi-mission-pack.vp' with a checksum of 0x377695e0Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\multi-voice-pack.vp' with a checksum of 0xd50e7442

Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\root_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xce10d76cFound root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\smarty_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xddeb3b1eFound root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\sparky_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x164fe65aFound root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\sparky_hi_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xa11d56f1Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\stu_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xd77da83aFound root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\tango1_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x4c25221eFound root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\tango2_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x86920b82Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\tango3_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x705e8d71Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\warble_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xd85c305d

Report MediaVP issues, now on the MediaVP Mantis! Read all about it Here!Talk with the FSU on#SCP-FSUTalk with the SCP on#SCP"If you can keep a level head in all this confusion, you just don't understand the situation"

Report MediaVP issues, now on the MediaVP Mantis! Read all about it Here!Talk with the FSU on#SCP-FSUTalk with the SCP on#SCP"If you can keep a level head in all this confusion, you just don't understand the situation"